I don't like Gary. He's a pompous, condescending douche who coat tailed his way into a position way above his talents. But what do you expect him to say? He's in the same position Sabean was in. He's got a cheap boss locked in a bubble who refuses to do any work while laying down absurd dictatorial rules expecting everyone to follow like zombies. I can't imagine Gary doesn't want Artie in, if not for the potential of great radio but to repair any bridges that might have been broken between them. Because let's be honest, Artie's got a thriving radio and TV show, that Booey could fit in nicely in a couple of years and Booey doesn't have many options like that left anymore.

And another thing, Booey is the executive producer, the quality of the show reflects directly on him. He's in a similar position as Benjy. People in the business won't hire him because he's the comedy writer on the show and the shows not funny so it must be his fault.

As long as Gary is Howard's creature, he has to learn how to fend off these questions without sounding condescending. Sabean was at the other end of the spectrum where he had sounded vacuous. Somewhere in the middle.